Bolney Stoves

COOKING Alfresco

Eating outside is one of the highlights of summer – the only thing that can spoil the fun is badly cooked food. If you like your alfresco meals to be as delicious as the ones you eat indoors, why not ditch the barbecue and invest in a wood fired oven?

“At this time of year, people are usually starting to think of holidays rather than stoves,” says Paul Labus, owner of Bolney Stoves. “But one of our suppliers, Morsø, a Danish company renowned throughout Europe for producing high-quality products, has launched an outdoor living range. It’s beautifully made and includes a growing number of products, from the Forno Outdoor Oven to the Grill ’71 and the Kamino Outdoor Fireplace.” With summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to invest in a versatile outdoor stove. Distinguished local company Bolney Stoves can help, writes Hanna Prince

Paul points out that many people now use gas barbecues because of convenience. This, in his opinion, misses the point of cooking outdoors. A wood fired oven manages to capture the feel of a more traditional barbecue, but the flavours are significantly enhanced and you can use it to cook virtually anything.

“I’ve cooked a leg of lamb and a complete roast dinner in the Forno Oven,” says Paul. “Last weekend I did a joint of pork with crackling, but you can do the obligatory burgers and sausages too. You can also make the best pizzas that you will ever eat.”

With many of us taking advantage of our gardens during the summer months to move our lives outside, a wood fired oven also provides a focus for entertaining and relaxing. Morsø’s stunning Scandinavian designs add

a mark of elegance to any outdoor space and bring that coveted feeling of ‘hygge’ (the Danish art of living cosily) to your back garden. Just add an awning, outdoor heaters and a few Bel lamps – also available at Bolney Stoves – to create a magical evening atmosphere.

With 32 years of experience and a sleek showroom that showcases 80 stove models, Bolney Stoves is perfectly placed to advise anybody searching for an outdoor oven or wood burner. Specialising in highend products, including ranges by Norwegian designers Jøtul, Scan of Denmark and Chesneys of London, the company has

built a glowing reputation for quality and impeccable customer service.

“A lot of our work comes from architects, because they know that they can trust us to deliver a highquality result,” explains Paul. “We offer two services – a full survey, supply and installation package or a discounted ‘supply only’ service to match internet prices.” l

With many of us taking advantage of our gardens during the summer months to move our lives outside, a wood fired oven also provides a focus for entertaining and relaxing

Bolney Stoves Ltd

The Farmers Stores, Gatehouse Lane, Goddards Green, Hassocks, West Sussex BN6 9LE 01444 871815 sales@bolneystoves.co.uk www.bolneystoves.co.uk www.morsoe.com

As lockdown eases, visitors to The Orchards in Haywards Heath will notice an exciting new addition to the shopping centre called Acorn Sales & Letting Agency. Lisa de Silva paid them a visit recently

ACORN SALES & LETTING AGENCY

Although Acorn Sales & Letting Agency is new, the team have a wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise in estate agency, lettings and finance. “We’ve all got extensive experience in our individual sectors,” explained director Carl Turner. “My background is estate agency, Laura’s is lettings, while James is a financial specialist. We can offer people a one-stop shop, for selling, buying, rentals and mortgages.”

What’s more, the team are all born and bred in the local area and being part of the wider community is important to them. “The location of the shop was really significant for us,” said Carl. “We wanted to be part of The Orchards so people could pop in for a chat and some face-to-face customer service, although initially that might be difficult with the pandemic.”

With the aim to serve and support the local community with warmth and integrity, building longterm relationships with clients and landlords is the number one priority for Acorn. “We really want to get to know our clients and their families because if we can understand their main drivers for moving, we are better able to help them,” Carl told me.

Drop in to say hello – the team are ready and waiting

So, while the process of selling and buying houses is common to all, Acorn focus on the personal. To aid this and to keep communications flowing, whenever someone signs up with Acorn to market a property, a WhatsApp group is created with Carl, Laura and James (if finance is required). This helps speed everything up and ensures everyone is on the same page.

When it comes to lettings, Laura was keen to emphasise their flexibility. “We can provide any service that landlords require, from finding a tenant and dealing with all the paperwork, to collecting the rent, to full property management,” she explained.

To celebrate their launch, Acorn have two promotional offers for vendors. Firstly, listings will include a free video tour (worth £150) to showcase properties, giving prospective buyers the opportunity for a virtual viewing. Secondly, Acorn have teamed up with a local carpet and flooring company and once a sale is complete, vendors will be given a voucher towards upgrading the flooring in their new property.

With a focus on customer service and a prime location in The Orchards, Carl is keen for people to pop in for a chat. So, whether you’re looking to buy, sell, rent or would like to talk to James about mortgage and financial products, do drop in to say hello – the team are ready and waiting. l

Acorn Sales & Lettings

24 The Orchards Shopping Centre, Haywards Heath, RH16 3TH 01444 523444 sales@acornsalesandlettings.co.uk www.acornsalesandlettings.co.uk